US EditionTrump hug could hurt this top Dem presidential hopeful bigtime in 2028
- Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer shared a notable hug with President Donald Trump during his visit to Michigan on Tuesday, May 2025.
- The hug followed Whitmer’s recent Oval Office appearance with Trump and reflects her effort to find common ground after a hard-fought 2024 campaign, despite risks of political backlash.
- During Trump’s visit to Michigan marking his first 100 days in office, he and Whitmer jointly announced the introduction of new fighter jets at a National Guard facility near Detroit, a development Whitmer highlighted as crucial for sustaining long-term economic growth in the region.
- Whitmer stated that the agreement could bring $850 million in annual economic benefits to Michigan and emphasized her commitment to prioritizing the interests of Michigan residents despite ongoing policy disagreements.
- This interaction suggests Whitmer aims to balance cooperation with Trump on state interests while preparing for a possible 2028 presidential run amid Democratic calls to oppose the president more strongly.
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Michigan governor's hug with Trump could hurt 2028 run: Dem strategists
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is once again in the national spotlight. The Michigan Democrat, who was photographed earlier this month covering her face with a binder in the Oval Office, was seen in what appeared to be a hug with President Donald Trump as he arrived in Michigan to mark his 100th day in office. The moment made headlines across left-leaning media outlets. The Associated Press: "About that hug … Whitmer risks backlash from Democrats as she…
Trump hug could hurt this top Dem presidential hopeful bigtime in 2028
It’s an embrace that she may come to regret. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is getting scorched after being photographed sharing a hug with President Donald Trump on Tuesday after a presidential appearance in the Great Lakes State.
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